Deter Vehicle Theft at Free VIN Etchings

What: AAA East Central is hosting two Pittsburgh-area events to provide free Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) etching for car windows. Members and the general public can receive the VIN etching on their vehicle windows to make them a less likely target for car theft.

Who:AAA East Central

Why:Vehicle owners can protect their property and have peace of mind that they took an active step to prevent becoming a victim of vehicle theft. Thieves generally avoid VIN-etched vehicles because all of the glass must be stripped and replaced before the vehicle can be unloaded or resold.

AAA East Central is a not-for-profit association with 81 local offices in Kentucky, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia serving 2.7 million members.Past news releases are available at news.eastcentral.aaa.com. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.